Attachment Style Test
The Attachment Style Test is a typology test that assesses the attachment pattern a person shows in close relationships. Based on adult attachment theory, it typically describes the result across four core styles: secure, preoccupied (anxious), dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant.
- Questions
- 18
- Est. time
- ~7 min
- Delivery
- Online · remote
- Scoring
- Automatic
What does the Attachment Style Test measure?
- •Anxiety dimension in relationships (fear of abandonment)
- •Avoidance dimension in relationships (discomfort with closeness)
- •Dominant attachment style
Who is it for?
Used in adults to understand attachment patterns; applied in relationship and counseling processes.
How is the Attachment Style Test scored and interpreted?
Responses are evaluated on anxiety and avoidance dimensions; their combination places the person into one of four attachment styles. The result is a dominant-style profile, not a severity score.
Frequently asked questions
How many attachment styles are there?
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Adult attachment models typically define four styles: secure, preoccupied (anxious), dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant.
Can attachment style change?
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Attachment style is relatively stable but can change over time with relationship experiences and therapy.
Does this test provide a diagnosis?
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No. Attachment style is a personality/relationship pattern, not a clinical diagnosis.
Related scales
- Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS)A brief 7-question scale measuring overall satisfaction with a romantic relationship.
- Loneliness Inventory (UCLA)A 20-question inventory measuring the level of subjective loneliness.
- Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale (ACE)A 10-question scale assessing the number of adverse experiences during childhood.
- Self-Esteem TestA 33-question scale measuring self-esteem level (higher score = higher self-esteem).
This page is informational and does not contain the actual questions. The Attachment Style Test is a screening/assessment tool and does not provide a diagnosis on its own. Results should be interpreted only by a licensed mental-health professional as part of a clinical evaluation.
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